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Legend Trail

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 8,3 km
Time 2:30 h
Uphill 50 hm
Downhill 50 hm
Highest point 374 m
Follow in the footsteps of ancient legends and tales in St. Martin in the Sulm Valley.
Spread across 14 stops, you’ll find fascinating stories and legends about St. Martin im Sulmtal. To ensure these time-honoured tales are not forgotten, they have been immortalised along this unspoilt and interesting themed trail for hikers and walkers. The route starts right in St. Martin im Sulmtal, takes you up to the Taborkogel and back again.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Hengsberg exit, then follow the L303 to Pistorf and continue on the B74 to St. Martin im Sulmtal.
Park for free with no time limit right in the centre of St. Martin i.Sulmtal.

Small rucksack with water bottle, light hiking boots, Nordic walking poles, sunscreen, umbrella, mobile phone, detailed map/hiking map of the hike.

Please take into account your personal fitness level, the weather forecast and the current opening hours of refreshment stops. No liability can be accepted for the accuracy of the information provided.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient legends and tales along a 14-stop trail in St. Martin im Sulmtal.

Many starting points for our hikes in southern Styria can also be reached by public transport.

For a relaxed and sustainable journey, we recommend travelling by bus and train wherever possible. Depending on the region, additional local transport options are available.

This allows you to start your tour stress-free while also contributing to climate and nature conservation.


All information on public transport, local mobility services and timetables can be found at:
www.suedsteiermark.com/arrival


The nearest railway station is in Bad Schwanberg.

Information offices:

Bad Schwanberg Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 610, 8541 Bad Schwanberg, Hauptplatz 1

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40

www.suedsteiermark.com

Map & downloads

Gallery

Hiking at Zirbitzkogel

What the weather will be like St. Martin im Sulmtal (334m)

Today, 18.09.2026

Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
Morning
slightly cloudy
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 19.09.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
slightly cloudy
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
very sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

20.09.2026
sunny
11°C 27°C
21.09.2026
sunny
11°C 23°C
22.09.2026
very sunny
9°C 21°C

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